Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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In modern-day elections, the president and vice president are elected by
_________
A | political parties. | C | Congress. | B | popular vote. | D | the Electoral
College. |
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Electors are elected by popular vote, but the president is elected by
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A | the Electoral College. | C | popular vote. | B | Congress. | D | political
parties. |
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The first president of this country was elected by ___________
A | the Electoral College. | C | popular vote. | B | political parties. | D | Congress. |
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This system is often called a winner-take-all system.
A | popular vote | C | the Electoral College | B | central
clearance | D | Federalist
system |
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When President John F. Kennedy said, "Ask not what your country can do for
you—ask what you can do for your country" he was calling for _________
A | a military draft for the Vietnam war. | C | citizens to serve our
nation. | B | expanded government programs to take care of our needs. | D | no more taxes. |
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